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8 Historical Analogies That Help Explain the Madness of 2020
From the U.S. presidential elections of 1896 to the dot-com bubble to housing markets in 2006, these historical moments help us make sense of a truly WTF year.
Ethereum History in 5 Charts
Five years ago this week, the first general-purpose blockchain went live on its mainnet. Here are five charts for understanding Ethereum's evolution.
'Minsky Moments' and the Financial History of Pandemics
As a wobbly recovery tries to take hold, was the coronavirus pandemic simply the pinprick on a larger economic bubble?
Is Bitcoin in 2020 Really Like the Early Internet?
Bitcoin may be behind the internet’s timeline in terms of commercial use cases, but it has already achieved comparable social functions.
Reid Hoffman's New 'Hamilton'-Inspired Crypto Rap Video Is Straight Fire
The LinkedIn co-founder teamed up with notable YouTubers to drop a battle rap between Alexander Hamilton and Satoshi Nakamoto. Who wins?
Why Bitcoin is the Petroleum of Our Time
Crypto-entrepreneurs are making waves in heavily-regulated territory, just like in the early days of petroleum, argues economist Tuur Demeester.
The Evolution of Bitcoin, from Behind a Berlin Bar
Celebrating three years accepting bitcoin, bar owner Joerg Platzer reflects on bitcoin's evolutionary changes from the merchants' side.
What can bitcoin learn from the failure of 'global' language Esperanto?
CoinDesk takes a look at Esperanto, an invented worldwide language, and the similarities it holds with digital currencies.
